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One of my previous guilds put a special ribbon on the new people's nametag for a year like the smiley face idea posted above.
Some guilds can be very hard to "break into". When we knew we were moving after I retired, I paid very close attention to how new people conducted themselves at my old guild's meetings. Sometimes (rarely), some people came in like gangbusters before they scoped out the lay of the land so to speak. One woman kept talking about how she would be delighted to long arm for everyone and without realizing it, stepped on the toes of the other long armers already in our guild. She did make some friends but also turned off some people because she came on so strong. So, sometimes, it isn't always the fault of the other members.
When I moved and tried out a new guild, I listened and watched a lot. I volunteered for the quilt shows and some other tasks. People learned that I was a hard worker and got to know my personality. I've met some really kind and creative people. I also try to be welcoming to any new members I see at meetings.